Bobby_80s

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some switches in the center console
the lloyd mats look great and are much better than the stock ones

Bobby_80s

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roof dynamat and hopefully block out some leaked in water. i have done other things to keep water out from the t-tops but this is just another just incase step

plus a picture of my led taillights which are sequential in 3 sections i had to fix them because some leds were not lighting due to loose connection

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more interior pictures

astrosurfer

it's been a while since I looked at your ride bobby.
Looking superb mate.
I just noticed that you have the same tail lights as I do.
You're gonna love what I've done to my centerpiece.
I haven't posted it yet because I kinda like that it is unique.
I'll send you a PM with a pic.
I still need to do a little nightshade on it to hide my work in the daylight.

Bobby_80s

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thank you astro, yes please show me what you got going on.

astrosurfer

Can you give me the part number for that emblem?

Bobby_80s

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i do not have the number but here is a link from the same ebay seller. email him and he might be able to help http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-84...item43a9c135d3

KITT1983

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bobby that is an fantastic job and how does the new stereo sound ?

Bobby_80s

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sounds great, only thing i dont like is the buttons make a sound everytime i press them even for raising or lowering the volume, but i havent had a chance to look at all the settings so it might be something i can turn off

astrosurfer

Thanks for the link.
I've used that seller also.
I think I found them on classic industries
Mines was gold so I think this is the right part here...
http://www.classicindustries.com/fir...rts/f4400.html

mmadden55

Wow what a nice build! Gave me some ideas for my 86

Bobby_80s

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thank you, i hope i have provided some nice ideas. you can save money by going directly to what you want where i had to keep making changes and upgrading. but yes i hope my build shows you there are little limitations to what you can do with a thirdgen trans am.

some minor updates will be coming up later on but this is how the car will stay this time since im finally happy with most of the outcomes of the exterior and interior.

feel free to ask any questions on how i did something or where i got it etc...

thanks for your kind post.

jrmartino78

Hey, your KITT inspired car is phenomenal and has given me a lot of ideas for when I go get mine from Chicago in August and drive it home to LA.

I have an 88 Formula that I bought while I was deployed over seas. Exterior wise I am only missing the front bumper for now. As for the interior I swapped the stock dash out with the digital dash from an 89 GTA. You can see what few pictures I have here http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/u...murf/Firebird/
You can see the digital dash pre-install and I will add pictures in August of it installed.

I definitely wanna try and get that pioneer radio or at least one like that. Been trying to find one for a while. As for the carputer I was thinking about using my old IBM Thinkpad laptop to start out with. I can't wait to get started working on my car again as I haven't been able to since I was last in Chicago in December.

Bobby_80s

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thank you very much, im glad my work can inspire others to make their own car the way they want it.

i saw your pics and you got a great starter/project car. id love to see the gta dash all hooked up.

goodluck with the rest of your project and keep me/us posted.

2 bits of advice from my own experience.

1. the carputer was a neat idea to me, but theres not a lot of places to hide it and all the pc's computers are just too slow to start up and get to the desktop. its cool for doing stuff at car shows perhaps but i'm very pleased with my pioneer system. it boots quickly.
2. depending on your needs and wants for the car. save yourself time and money online and try to find a decent parts car and strip it for parts. you will save money trust me.

goodluck and thanks again for posting.

jrmartino78

Yeah I was thinking of just going with the Pioneer unit. Only problem is I can't seem to find that one and I'm not sure what other models would work as well. Especially one that I can upload a custom background like you did. Been trying to find that Mio GPS unit as well with no luck.

Bobby_80s

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the pioneer x920bt can be found on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVIC-X...4470908&sr=8-1

but do some research and make sure you get what you want.

there are newer models and just search pioneer avic and theres other model abbreviations as well but that is for the much higher models that do everything except make you coffee haha

Bobby_80s

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Just added a shifter **** sticker with the knights head logo used on the original KITT steering wheel. Its a custom sticker made to spice up the interior and the shifter. It wasn't in the show.

jrmartino78

What scanner is that? I went with a cheap scanner off ebay that has a remote and different modes but not sure I wanna go with it. Plus having the sound effects would just be so much better.

Bobby_80s

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scanner i got was a little pricey, it was the 5watt led scanner, the site also offers a 55watt halogen scanner

http://www.knight-f2k4.com/

Bobby_80s

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I updated my door handle stickers. I wish there was an exact replica made but these knock offs from ebay will have to do.

i carefully removed the stock ones and saving for maybe my camaro or who knows. they are rare so i'm holding onto them either way.

then I prepped and painted the handles back to glossy black and insterted the new sticker decals

KITT1983

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awesome sticker dude

Bobby_80s

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thank kitt1983, im getting another knights head logo sticker for my grant steering wheel. ill post pics when it arrives

KITT1983

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i will look forward to seeing more of your progress

82tarecaro

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Hawks sells the exact ones
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...rhandle-1.aspx

Bobby_80s

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yes thanks i saw that after i bought these on ebay o well thanks for posting too late now

Bobby_80s

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new knight rider logo sticker for the steering wheel came today. i put it on my grant steering wheel since i didn't go the replica route of a true kitt but went with my own mix and design.

the sticker is black and red even though the red looks dull or pale in the picture

jrmartino78

Hey, I was wondering where you got the tail lights from? I keep trying to find them on ebay but all I have found are the ones for the 2nd gen firebird.

Bobby_80s

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they are from classic leds and they are the late 70s taillight versions notice the top corners are curved and not straight edged.

The 82-84 versions i also have and going to test but they have missing lines in-between and i like the full led board look. so not sure what to do yet.

Bobby_80s

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me and KITT made the newspaper at a local car show!

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2012/...cal/668333.txt

astrosurfer

that's awesome bobby.
Congrats

Nightcruzer

Congratulations! It's nice to get recognition for all the hard work you put into the car, especially when it comes from people other than friends and relatives.

Bobby_80s

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thanks guys,

just FYI i'm selling a un-used camaro digital dash on ebay. i need the money for college loans so if you want it or know a camaro owner who may be interested, please spread the word. thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330790567271...84.m1555.l2649

jrmartino78

Hey, can I ask where you got the decals for your steering wheel and shifter?

Bobby_80s

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a guy in the netherlands custom made them for knight rider buffs.

sometimes he sells them on ebay. I don't see any up now, but if you join the knight rider forum http://www.knightfoundation.net/

you can ask around there, its where I first learned about it. not sure if the guy is going to make anymore.

jrmartino78

OK I'll have to ask there. You have the same name there? Been a member there for a while now.

Bobby_80s

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yea it should be the same name, i havent been on in a while, im taking a break from the car. i got student loans and credit cards to payoff.

after i saw a custom maker wanted $300 for just the stupid led pedal that works like it does in the show i took a step back. i'll get it eventually but not right now and hopefully ill get it cheaper.

jrmartino78

He dropped the price to $225 shipped about a month ago and said it was that price until he ran out of what he had already made. Don't know if he still has some for that price or not.

jrmartino78

Can I also ask where you got your headliner from? Is that a fiberglass one?

bowtietilidie

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i love this build. just found the thread today and read it from start to finish. good job dude!

The Grim Reaper

I hadn't looked at this thread since I posted in it 6 years ago. But the Firebird turned out awesome.

Bobby_80s

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thanks Grim Reaper, car still going strong. moved to florida so i can enjoy it year round now, now more new england winter delays

The Grim Reaper

Very nice. What part of Florida?

KITT1983

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Wow when did you move to Florida

TexasFormula

Nice work man this is exactly where I want to go with my 88 formula 5.0L T-Top. Question... How's the dynamat working for you so far? Does it feel like your inside a 2012 car? Referencing road noise and such. That's what I was planning for mine.

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sorry guys, trans ams fuel pump died a year ago and funds have been spoken for since buying a house and not knowing which mechanics to trust since moving to florida has delayed KITTs return. I keep his battery plunged in and just wiry of the price tag to fix the damn thing

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